Lamentations 3:22 bbe — It is through the Lord's love that we have not come to destruction, because his mercies have no limit.

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"It is through the Lord's love that we have not come to destruction, because his mercies have no limit."

— Lamentations 3:22, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
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ASV
“It is of Jehovah’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. ”
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NET
“ח(Khet) The LORD’s loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions never end.”
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KJVA
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
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Lamentations 3 — Context

Keep in mind my trouble and my wandering, the bitter root and the poison.

My soul still keeps the memory of them; and is bent down in me.

This I keep in mind, and because of this I have hope.

It is through the Lord's love that we have not come to destruction, because his mercies have no limit.

They are new every morning; great is your good faith.

I said to myself, The Lord is my heritage; and because of this I will have hope in him.

The Lord is good to those who are waiting for him, to the soul which is looking for him.

Lamentations 3:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Lamentations 3:22 say?

Lamentations 3:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is through the Lord's love that we have not come to destruction, because his mercies have no limit.”

Where is Lamentations 3:22 in the Bible?

Lamentations 3:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 3, verse 22.

Who wrote Lamentations?

Lamentations is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah (traditional). It was written c. 586–575 BC.

What is the book of Lamentations about?

Lamentations is a series of five funeral poems over the fallen Jerusalem — raw grief, honest confession, and at the very center, an astonishing confession of hope: "his compassions fail not… they are new every morning."

What are the major themes of Lamentations?

Lamentations explores themes including Grief, Judgment, Mercy, Hope, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Lamentations 3:22.

What translation should I read Lamentations 3:22 in?

Lamentations 3:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Lamentations 3:22?

Lamentations 3:22 reads (BBE): “It is through the Lord's love that we have not come to destruction, because his mercies have no limit.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Lamentations 3:22 bbe — It is through the Lord's love that we have not come to destruction, because his mercies have no limit.

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